The Single Most Important Investing Decision You Can Make

A Whole Lot of News Is Hitting the Wires Jobs, manufacturing, services… the economic headlines all are seemingly positive, and that’s a reflection of the trends we’ve seen in the U.S. and the global economy over the past couple of months. Still, the market’s dealing with a lot of negative headlines, including the objections to President Trump’s torrent of executive actions. So, how should we interpret the data? Find out in today’s lead segment. The Single Most Important Investing Decision You Can Make What’s the single most important investing decision you can make? The answer is quite simple… it’s how you allocate your assets. In this week’s second segment, I talk about the significance of asset allocation, and how making the right decisions about where you put your money is the key to achieving your financial goals. Plus, how and why the various bull market stages can leave investors with the wrong asset allocation at the wrong time.  A Few Thoughts on Wild Predictions  Wild predictions about the economy and the stock market abound, and the more fear that gets peddled in those predictions, the more attention the predictor tends to receive. In today’s final segment, I offer up a few cautionary words on listening to wild predictions, and why some fear-based forecasts can do a lot more harm than good.